Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim Panel For Rear Roof Pillar (D-Pillar From 03/06), Left or Right (Automatic Rear Lid)

51 43 259 - Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for rear roof pillar (D-pillar with option SA316 from 03/06), left or right (automatic rear lid actuation)





Note:
For cars with build date up to 03/06 or without automatic rear lid actuation (option SA316), removal is described in:
- Remove and installing/replacing trim panel for rear roof pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim Panel For Rear Left or Right Roof Pillar (D-Pillar) (D-pillar), left or right





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove flap in luggage compartment panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Flap in Luggage Compartment Trim, Left or Right
- Remove luggage compartment light Removing and Installing/Replacing Luggage Compartment Light (D-Pillar)





Lever bump stop (4) and release screw underneath.
Release screws (3).

Installation:
Replace bump stop (4).
Mucket edge (1) in area of trim panel (2) must not be trapped, feed out if necessary.





Raise catch (3) on trim panel (1) and at same time unclip trim panel (1) at top from retainer (2) in inwards direction.
Release trim panel (1) at bottom from clip (4) and remove.





Installation:
If necessary, replace defective clip (2) and retainer (3).
First position trim panel (1) at bottom and clip in clip (2), then position at top on guide (4) and clip in at retainer (3).